~MEETING TECHNOLOGY~ Unit 1 Lesson 2
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No matter who we are or where we are, technology transforms the way we exist.
When people develop technology, they must think about
the impacts it might have on society.
System DesignSystem DesignWhat Every technology NeedsWhat Every technology Needs
Lesson 2Lesson 2
BIG IDEA . . .BIG IDEA . . .
Technology is most useful Technology is most useful
when each facet of its creative when each facet of its creative
design is carefully design is carefully
considered such as its considered such as its
inputs, process, output inputs, process, output
and feedback.and feedback.
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Now write the BIG IDEA of this lesson in your own words.Think about it . . .
Words You Need to KnowWords You Need to Know
System
A set of related parts - Together, they form a whole, designed to accomplish some purpose
Input
Something put into a system, such as resources, in order to achieve a result.
ProcessThe study of the natural world through observation,
identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations
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Words You Need to KnowWords You Need to Know
Output
The results of the operation of any system.
Feedback: Using all or a portion of the
information from the output of a system to regulate or control the inputs or processes or in order to modify the output.
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Words to KnowWords to Know
ImpactThe effect or influence of one thing on another. Some
impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.Examples
SocietyRelationships among groups of humansExamples
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Words to KnowWords to Know
Systems thinking requires considering how each part connects to the others
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Different But Still a Family - Technology Different But Still a Family - Technology SystemsSystems
Technology Systems Types of Technology
Developing and using
devices and systems to plant, grow, and harvest
crops.
Developing and using
devices and systems to
convert, transmit, or
process energy.
Using systems and processes to put structures on the sites where they
will be used.
Developing and using devices and systems
and processes to convert materials into products in a factory.
Developing and using devices
and systems to move people and
cargo from an origin point to a
destination.
Developing and using devices
and systems to promote health
and cure illnesses.
Developing and using devices
andsystems to
gather, process, share
information, and share ideas. Medical TechnologiesMedical Technologies
Information and Information and Communication Communication TechnologiesTechnologies
Agricultural and Agricultural and Related Related BiotechnologiesBiotechnologies
Construction Construction TechnologiesTechnologies
Transportation Transportation TechnologiesTechnologies
Energy and Power Energy and Power TechnologiesTechnologies
Manufacturing Manufacturing TechnologiesTechnologies
Introducing TechnologyIntroducing Technology
TECHNOLOGY solves problems that could not have solved without it.
• not just electronics• developed out of a want or need• creative• constantly changing• often done in teams• often an improvement on pre-existing designs• impact can be intended or unintended• ENGINEERS take project ideas developed by technology
and design and produce solutions to be used
Discuss a product that WOULD NOT exist without the use of a new technology and the impact it may have had.
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Introducing TechnologyIntroducing Technology
SCIENCE contributes to the development of technology.
MATHEMATICS makes sure technology is developed with precision and accuracy.
HISTORY lets us know what technologies have or have not worked as well as the impacts it has had
Think of a technology that could not have been developed without science mathematics, and history. How have science, mathematics, and history contributed to it’s development or improvement.
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